Question

State the factors that have created water scarcity in many parts of the world?

Answer 1

Answer:

Factors are

• Reducing ground water level
• Deforestation
• urbanization
• Water pollution

Answer 2

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⭐ CAUSES :

Shortage of water for a sustained period is called water scarcity. Growing population, over-exploitation and unequal distribution of water among social groups are the main causes of water scarcity.

⭐ Factors affecting water availability

• Climate. Low levels of rainfall and high temperatures lead to water deficits .
• Geology. Rainfall flows down to the rocks beneath the ground.
• Pollution. Some places have plenty of water, but pollution has made it unsafe to use.
• Over-abstraction.
• Limited infrastructures.
• Poverty.
• Politics.
• Impacts on water insecurity.